ShutterBooth Question – Sparklers or No Sparklers?

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Do you like the Sparkler Idea?

A fun trend that is easily turning into a new wedding tradition is having wedding sparklers at your wedding to send you off in style. Wedding sparklers are great because they are fun, add magic to your wedding, and are an easy way to put that exclamation point on the end of your night. They are also easy to mix with any wedding theme or style. Long-stemmed sparklers are great for elegant weddings, heart-shaped sparklers are perfect for summer love and sweetheart weddings, and the traditional sparkler will fit in anywhere!

The Tradition of the Send Off

For send offs we have seen rice, bubbles, streamers, and now sparklers. The send off, at the end of the  reception, is a way for all your guests to wish you best and say goodbye. It is the last hurrah.  Often it is made silly, but it is also a very sweet moment, particularly for the parents. Usually, you will stay behind in the venue, or go off to change, and your guests will gather outside and line the the way to your limo or car. As receptions have a trend of running into the night, sparklers are a great alternative to things like rice as they stand out and really make it special.

Troublesome Venues

As you plan your send off, you may encounter some difficulties with your wedding venue. Many won’t allow anything that requires additional clean up or could cause damages. So, if you were thinking confetti, streamers, rice, or anything thrown, you may want to think again. Sparklers are great because they are not going to be tossed and left on the ground. Though, you may have some venues concerned about the fact that they do actually burn. A way to handle this is to come in with a game plan and a specific way of  handling the sparklers, then a venue may be willing to bend the rules. Whatever you do, be respectful. While it is your special day and you should have all the things you have dreamed of, it is their property and they don’t have to let you marry or celebrate there.

So, Why Use Sparklers?

To put it simply: 1) Sparklers are more exciting and emphasize that happy wedding day glow. 2) They work great for night time receptions and go with just about any style.  3) They are easy to clean up.

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